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Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 71 - Sky's The LimitToday I'm joined by Kam Knight - an author, event speaker and powerhouse behind the concept of Internal Resistance. While all of us are familiar with procrastination, unfinished projects and 'running out of steam', Kam's research highlights other factors at play within the brain that actively work against achieving to our full potential and holding us back in many areas of life.As we talk, I learn how Internal Resistance manifests in several different ways, such as hostility, perfectionism, avoidance and many more - however, while these scenarios are...
2026-02-231h 10Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 70 - Unapologetically YouToday I'm joined by Jess Marie, licensed and certified coach and owner of Unapologetic Life Coaching and host of her podcast Unapologetically Overcoming.Jess has faced her own struggles in life and after leaving a violent partnership, she began taking steps towards turning her pain into strength - becoming unapologetically herself after having spent years putting others first and neglecting her own needs.In her work as a coach and podcaster, Jess provide a space for others to talk openly and honest about all the parts of themselves...
2026-02-161h 02Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 69 - BetrayalToday I'm joined by Lori Simons and Stephanie Rickman - two women who didn't know one another and had never met until an extraordinary situation brought them together.Lori had re-entered the dating pool following an earlier divorce and time raising her son. After setting up a profile on a dating app, she met a man who "checked all the boxes" and after being together for four years felt that they would see out their lives together until a fateful day when Lori found him with another woman and things changed dramatically.
2026-02-091h 09Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 68 - Angels and DemonsToday I'm joined by Nichole Hensley Henson, the co-founder of the Fullness of Joy Ministry to talk about her life which began in darkness and began a long road to her current state of peace.Michelle's life began surrounded by domestic violence and from the age of 7 she was sexually and mentally abused by her biological father, in addition to being exposed to satanic and occult practices. This continued due in no small part to the mental stranglehold placed upon her by her father and she kept this inside up until almost in her...
2026-02-021h 01Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 67 - Building a FoundationToday I'm joined by Michelle Valiukinas Tisdahl, founder and executive director of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation to talk about her work and - perhaps more poignantly - the circumstances that led up to it.Michelle talks from the heart about her struggles to conceive and carry a pregnancy, the steps taken to become pregnant, the pain of losing her first child Sweet Pea to miscarriage and the awful day in which she was admitted to hospital when she was forced to give birth to her daughter Colette 16 weeks prematurely. Though Colette was born...
2026-01-261h 01Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 66 - Bullied Behind BarsToday I'm joined by Matt Melvin, author of the book 'Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison' - a story of consequences, wrestling with difficult emotions, a critique of the justice system and redemption.As you can imagine with such a title, there is a great deal to the story of Matt's life from his childhood growing up lonely in a small town, an adult diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome, a passion for selling and a great deal more.Matt details his two visits to prison...
2026-01-191h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 65 - 50 Tastes Of GrayToday I'm joined by chef to the stars, author, radio personality, entrepreneur and host of the '50 Tastes of Gray' podcast, Matthew Gray.Since childhood, Matthew has held a love of food and cooking that has taken him from New York all around the world to his present home in Hawai'i. Using food as the vehicle, Matthew combines humour, an engaging personality and a genuine curiosity to encourage those around him to share their stories in a manner that showcases the person behind the role that they play.Sharing...
2026-01-121h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 64 - Conscious ParentingToday I'm joined by Dr. Ray Doktor, Psy.D., bestselling author of "All it Takes is One", clinical psychologist of 30 years and relationship/life coach who has worked with some of the leading figures in personal development and whose expertise can be read in publications including Psychology Today, the Los Angeles Times and Men's Health.While practising with a broad range of modalities, Dr. Ray looks to understand his clients on an existential level in order to understand what makes them tick while using a solution-focused method of shifting ones' mindset from old, outdated...
2026-01-051h 07Social Harmony - Time to TalkNYE 2025 Bonus EpisodeToday I'm joined by Dr. Matt Motchkavitz Ph.D, founder of The Excellence Incorporated Company to talk about the importance of goals - just in time to kick off 2026.Matt started the company with a mission to teach practical life skills and this is done via a variety of mediums including seminars, takeaway training programmes, events and tangible products such as books. These are currently provided across the United States with a view to take these teachings to a global audience.Matt talks of his beginnings in college while...
2025-12-311h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 63 - Finding Love That LastsToday I'm joined by Petya Yordanova, the owner of 'You-Expanded Coaching' . Petya works with women to attract the love they deserve by focusing on that which is within - healing from past hurt, removing emotional blocks and allowing your true self to flourish in order to find someone who aligns with you rather than settling for an unsuitable partner or repeating old, negative patterns.Petya and I examine how past trauma can show up in relationships, often unnoticed and keeps us locked in cycles that perpetuate unhappiness or the feeling that something is missing...
2025-12-291h 01Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 62 - Hey Soul Sister!I'm joined today by Dominique Favreau - an artist, growth advocate and presenter of the Coconut Soul Podcast to discuss a myriad of topics including vulnerability, self-love, personal growth and so much more...Dominique AKA Nikky, supports people in the move to become 'Soulpreneurs' in that she helps them to discard the unnecessary and sometimes toxic baggage that accumulates in life over time with a view to living a more fulfilled life and "being vulnerable enough to love yourself"As part of this, we look at things such as...
2025-12-221h 08Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 61 - People Helping PeopleToday I'm joined by Alexander J. Ward, musician, advocate and the face of the People Helping People podcast, which looks to do good things in the community whilst also showcasing people from all walks of life who are adding positively to the lives of those around them.Alexander talks with me about his own origin story and how he came to be in the position he currently sits - a life that includes having to step too early to be the peacekeeper, his shock diagnosis of both Type-1 Diabetes and Crohn's Disease and how...
2025-12-151h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 60 - The Thin Blue LineIn today's episode I speak with Adam Meyers - a serving Police Officer (now Captain) of 23 years and founder of 'Stop The Threat, Stop The Stigma'.In 2016, Adam was on a routine call which turned into much more - resulting in him using his service weapon and the loss of life. While to those on the outside this may be seen as just another day on the job but for Adam the aftermath of the event led him to a deep depression and self-numbing with alcohol, drugs and casual sex to mask the pain...
2025-12-081h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 59 - The Human DesignToday I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, a trauma-informed certified hypnotherapist who incorporates emotional freedom techniques, neuro-linguistic programming and breathwork into her practice to shift mental blocks that are in the way of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.Jenny was formerly in a high-achieving corporate role and was doing very well professionally but her personal life was unravelling and she knew something was missing. After visiting a hypnotherapist in search of answers, she made the decision to move to Paris (and has since lived in a number of other countries) and change her trajectory.
2025-12-0151 minSocial Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 58 - Rewire and RefireToday I'm joined by James McCambridge, a movement coach specialising in the brain and nervous system and owner of Rewire Neuro Dynamics to discuss his work - in particular the principles of neuroplasticity and the real-world implications in relation to recovery from injury, skill acquisition, moving away from bad habits and mental wellbeing.Throughout our conversation, James brings science-backed strategies for improving brain function to the forefront using relatable language and describing tested methods for success that have life-changing impacts and in some cases can be incredibly simple. I was amazed by what I...
2025-11-241h 07Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 57 - Man in the MirrorIn preparation for International Men's Day on 19th of November, I'm joined by David Maywald - author of 'The Relentless War on Masculinity - Does it Ever End?' and driving force behind 'Celebrating Masculinity'David discusses his book and the research behind it that backs up what many of us have been seeing in society for decades - that boys and men are falling behind women in education, employment, physical health outcomes, mental wellbeing and much more. Further to this, we look at gaps in society that are failing young men and boys...
2025-11-171h 14Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 56 - Coming UpToday I'm joined by Mandy who talks firstly about her battle against a 16-year addiction to cocaine and her subsequent recovery, alongside her efforts to rebalance herself whilst also battling a nervous breakdown and serious depression.Mandy had - in her own words - what we would call a 'normal' childhood that, while including some bumps in the road was relatively happy. At the age of 12 she first began smoking cannabis and this progressed in the manner of youthful curiosity towards harder drugs that eventually took over in a number of ways.
2025-11-101h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 55 - Stand By MeToday I'm joined by Shlomit Liz Sanders - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional to talk about how easy it is to fall into routines, the need to work on oneself to improve your partnership, becoming 'weather guy and handwash girl' and so much more...Shlomit has 10 years' experience in the field, working with high achieving individuals as well as couples - all of whom have either lost their way or who feel like things just "aren't right". In her work, Shlomit integrates neuroscience and psychotherapy as a method of helping...
2025-11-031h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 54 - Fuck The Script!Today I'm joined by Rob McCarthy, author of 'Fuck The Script - How to Own Your Shit and Rewrite Your Story' - a self-help book that's not your average read. As Rob himself states "...you come for the title, you stay for the book".So many of us are consumed by the belief that success means having a newer car, a bigger house, flashier clothes and other trappings that signal to others that we've 'made it' - but it's an illusion, a hamster wheel designed to keep you wanting more and a game that...
2025-10-271h 09Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 53 - Middle-Aged Men in Relationships Who Hate ThemselvesPlease don't let the title of the episode put you off - this is actually a story of hope. Today I'm joined by Mordy Gottlieb, chef-turned social worker turned therapist who works predominantly with men who are struggling in a number of ways and can't seem to find a way forward.Mordy works on the premise that there is always hope - you just can't see it yet and through connections - along with often painful lessons - we can craft a life that is fulfilling, based upon self-worth and understanding what success means to you.
2025-10-201h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 52 - Are You Out There...?Today I'm joined by Stacey Niedenthol, an evidentiary medium, psychic and published writer. We talk about her work since learning of her particular gifts 11 years ago after convincing herself that she was potentially schizophrenic before receiving guidance that opened her eyes in a number of ways.We discuss her journey from childhood to the present day, her troubled past, skepticism and not rising to negativity, parallels in everyday life and much more besides...While I have never felt drawn to the spiritual realms in the same way as Stacey, throughout our conversation I find a...
2025-10-131h 02Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 51 - Natural MysticToday I'm joined by Joyce Holden Wheeler, owner and driving force behind Total Holistic Living, the company Joyce set up following startling discoveries in the aftermath of her husband becoming chronically ill.In 2009, Joyce's husband began to feel ill and was becoming increasingly fatigued and unwell. Following a series of incorrect diagnoses and discussions with doctors who seemed unwilling to dig deeper, by chance they discovered the source of the problem and much more besides.While looking into possible treatment options, Joyce became increasingly aware of the number of...
2025-10-061h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 50 - Bridging The GapAt the moment it feels like many of us are doing life hard, with much of what happens around us seemingly beyond our control. The cost of living crisis, unemployment, political turmoil and so on can leave us feeling more disconnected and struggling to deal with everyday issues.Today I'm joined by Shelley Loader, manager at Community House, Whanganui and someone who regularly sees the best and worth in both human behaviour and the situations faced by many of the most vulnerable in our society.Shelley freely admits that her passion for her work is...
2025-09-291h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 49 - Stop, Look, Listen...I'm joined today by Michelle Steiner, who talks about her life having been diagnosed in kindergarten with dyscalculia, visual perception issues and limited hand dexterity.Although being supported by family and involved professionals, Michelle was regularly told that she would be unable to excel academically due to her disabilities, despite an aptitude for reading and writing that marked her out from her peers. This was in conjunction with struggles to fit in socially and find her 'tribe' at a time of life when seeking to define our place in the world.
2025-09-221h 02Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 48 - Tears in HeavenToday I'm joined by Gill, who talks with me about a parents' worst nightmare - the loss of a child. Only in this instance, Catarina died In Utero at 40 weeks in avoidable circumstances.Gill talks openly about the initial feeling that something was not right, the pain of discovery while expecting to give birth and the subsequent emotional, social and domestic impacts upon her life. Talking through her story of initially trying to remain strong and convincing herself that she was coping fine, through to excessive alcohol consumption and the realisation that she was...
2025-09-151h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 47 - Seeing Life Differently...Today I'm joined by Roisin, another friend from home whose story will relate to many. Erin was born and things appeared to be well - she was a friendly, compliant child who was no trouble. Following some routine 'age and stage' assessments, Roisin began to feel that something was amiss, then at 3 years of age Erin was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition.Like many, Roisin was unsure what this meant - primarily for Erin, but also for the rest of the family and so she set about educating herself while trying to understand her...
2025-09-081h 02Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 46 - A Change is Gonna ComeFollowing on from the success of our conversation in Episode 38, I'm rejoined by my emotional support Canadian Chelsea Powell for another deep dive on personal growth - this time starting with a look at the relational grief that comes from stepping out of a relationship.As is often the case, the end of a relationship brings about intense feelings but as a society are we too quick to push forward without dealing with the underlying causes and emotions bubbling just beneath the surface? And if so, how will this impact us - in addition to how it...
2025-09-011h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 45 - Man On a MissionI'm joined today by Johnathan to talk about his work with men who are struggling with chronic illnesses and compulsive behaviours - in particular addictions to porn, caffeine, binge eating and more.Johnathan was himself an addict and for many years continued to circle the drain of rehab, 12-step programmes and relapse until - while struggling through the break-up of his marriage and COVID lockdown - learning about the Medical Medium and then applying the protocols of this as the bedrock of holistic healing.We discuss healing the liver as a starting point for beginning...
2025-08-251h 10Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 44 - Move Closer...In today's episode I'm joined by Emily Wehrman, owner and CEO of Mastery in Love. Emily works with women to find or rediscover intimacy and create true, lasting love - starting with the self, in a holistic model that looks at the mind, body and central nervous system as a starting point.Emily looks to "meet you where your healing is at" and have the sometimes taboo conversations that peel back the layers of our inauthentic 'shell' that we use to face the world but which denies us the true intimacy and connection that...
2025-08-181h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 43 - ChangesToday I'm joined by Victoria Lefebre - holistic midlife strategist, international best-selling author, podcaster and so much more. Victoria works with women who have reached the midlife point and are struggling to understand the changes they are facing - be they physical, hormonal, psychological or whatever has brought them to the present moment. Using her 'Chaos to Confidence' model to establish where things are and then moving forward to a place of self-assurance and clarity, Victoria provides support at a time of life when it is desperately needed.Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
2025-08-111h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 42 - I Will Smile AgainToday I'm joined by Maddie, who talks about her mental health struggles from the age of 4 and which have led her on a rollercoaster of psychosis, depression, mania and suicidality - much of which made worse my medical ineptitude and a system that makes recovery even harder.Maddie talks openly and honestly about how life has been - and continues to be - a daily struggle but one which will not defeat her and inspires her to show up for herself as well as others, advocating for supports for those who need it the most.
2025-08-041h 02Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 41 - Brand New MeToday I'm joined by "Caty" who shares her story of a 33-year marriage to a dark tetrad narcissist and her subsequent journey to freedom from an abusive relationship.The term narcissist is often used as a slur in modern parlance but what does it actually mean and what does it look/feel like to be so entangled with someone like this? "Caty" talks me through the traits that define someone with a narcissistic personality disorder, protecting her children throughout the course of the marriage, the steps taken to finally emancipate herself and much more.
2025-07-281h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 40 - The Space Between Knowing and GrowingToday I'm joined by Annie Baker Atwood - a Reiki master, qualified hypnotist, former kindergarten teacher and an accomplished All-American sailor.While our discussion was initially about reiki itself, this led on to a wider understanding of our own spirituality, gaining that extra 2%, the importance of being there in the moment and a great deal more - including a remote session between us to facilitate a joining of energies.I left the conversation feeling like I had learned something, better in myself and privileged to have met such a fascinating woman - I hope this...
2025-07-211h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 39 - What Makes a Man?Today I'm joined by Steve McNamara - owner, operator and driving force behind the Wildman Revolution. For over a decade, Steve has been working with men who were disenfranchised, stuck, lost or just wanted to take life to that next step by helping them to unlock their inner power, rediscover their masculine energy and reclaim their role in society.We talk about how society places expectations on men, moving on from maladaptive patterns of behaviour, masking with drink and drugs, those pivotal moments that spark change and so much more. Talking with Steve has...
2025-07-141h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 38 - Breathe......Slow Down and Move Forward...Today I'm joined by Chelsea Powell - she's a Stress and Confidence Coach, Podcaster and self-confessed 'Boss Bitch' who doesn't play small.Having been entrenched in a merry-go-round of feeling the need to achieve and do more, feeling unheard or dismissed, then blotting with excessive alcohol, Chelsea reached a point where she just knew that she wanted more than life was currently offering - and the change started within...Inspiring, honest and willing to do the hard yards, Chelsea has built herself up - and quite literally when it comes to her house - into...
2025-07-071h 06Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 37 - Everybody Hurts pt.2To see out Men's Mental Health Month, Johnny and I return to continue on from the previous conversation relating to wellbeing, communicating and seeking help as a man struggling in modern society.Today we look more at the options available while suggesting possible ways of widening the net and making these services more accessible, finding your 'safe space' while cringing at the terminology, venting effectively and so much more.Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
2025-06-301h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 36 - Everybody Hurts, pt.1As we draw to the end of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Jonny and I look at some of the potential causes of mental health issues that seem to affect men, societal attitudes to wellbeing and masculinity, possible supports, barriers to access and plenty more besides.Available on Spotify and Apple PodcastsMen's Health Month | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Richard V. Reeves - American Institute for Boys and MenTheTinMen (@thetinmen) • Instagram photos and videos
2025-06-231h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 35 - Scars to Your BeautifulToday is talk with Tosombra "Tai" Adecia about the transition from 'Resilient to Radiance' and so much more...Tai is a one-woman force of nature, with so many stories to share that will resonate with all of us. Having been raised in the military life and going on to carve out her own path, Tai talks about her near-death experiences in daily life, learning what matters and making the brave changes needed to move towards the life she wants to lead as well as showing up as herself.Our conversation as ever is open, honest...
2025-06-161h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 34 - You Raise Me UpThere is a famous quote that states "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" but in a society that is too quick to label and dismiss broken children, who is there to build them up from a life that has shown them dysfunction and cruelty? Today I speak with Ron, who has spent his career working with just such children following a traumatic childhood of his own that began with entry into foster care at two years of age. We talk about developing in chaos, recognising the angels that appear at opportune moments, taking our...
2025-06-091h 06Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 33 - Better ManIn an age of self-improvement and endless avenues promising us a quick fix, what is the best way to reach your goals and live a fulfilled life? Is it more money? Is it bigger muscles? A pretty girlfriend? While we each have our own view on what constitutes a good life, it is clear that there is no 'silver bullet' solution and that continued perseverance is key.Today, Abhi and I discuss our own journeys, the lessons that we've taken, the mistakes that we've made and all the other surrounding parts that line the...
2025-06-021h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 32 - It's Much More Important Than That...The recent UEFA Cup Final (currently rebranded as the Europa League) between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur was understandably a big fixture but took on greater significance to Andre and his family. His Dad was brought up in Bilbao and was entranced by watching the Busby Babes, just one year before the Munich Air Disaster claimed them - but Pepe was hooked. He moved to England in 1961 and met his future wife - an avid Tottenham fan and a cult of personality in her own right. Down the years, there were two fixtures each season that split their household...
2025-05-261h 15Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 31 - Where Is My Mind...?In a time when things seem rather busy and stressful, we often look to outside pressures or solutions, regularly seeking to work or think our way out of our current predicaments - ironically adding to our problems rather than solving them.Today I'm joined by Imelda Curtin, a mindset coach who has extensive experience working in a number of disciplines including hypnotherapy, counselling and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) among others. We discuss the benefits of understanding oneself, when counselling can be more harmful, letting go of the unhelpful things and so much more....
2025-05-191h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 30 - Keep the Faith?Has society become more divided? Does our current individualist society provide us with the happiness and the answers we seek? Many commentators have suggested not and that some of the reasons for the current rise in depression, etc. is that society has moved away from the Church.Today I'm joined by my friend Jah, a musician, counsellor and practising Christian who talks about his own personal crises and how he found his way back to the Church. In addition we look at issues in society, our own versions of spirituality and how the "God-shaped...
2025-05-121h 07Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 29 - What Became of the Likely LadsToday Adam and I look back on life as a young man in the North of England, what caused him to get on a plane for a new life in Spain at 16 years old, learning humility in the USA, the importance of keeping your people around you and why he feels the need to hang onto the youthful enthusiasm he had as a kid.Honest and upfront while humorous and at times poignant, Adam and I share a few of the lessons life has taught us, discuss some of the apologies we want to...
2025-05-0556 minSocial Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 28 - We're Not in Milnrow Now, Mate...Emma and I have known one another for many years after working together in a restaurant in the North of England. Carrying on from my recent catch-up's with friends from my formative years, we discuss life as it was, what choices we made to change things up and both the struggles and the triumphs along the way, including the loss of family, starting a new life abroad and working for yourself.Just to note, the technology let us down at around 40 minutes in but we got it back together - apologies...
2025-04-281h 03Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 27 - I'm not for Everyone and That's OKFrom being 90's rave buddies to suburban parents, Suzanne and I have each been through a few things to get us where we are today from our working-class Northern upbringing.Suzanne talks about growing up and not feeling accepted, which moved onto feelings of extreme rejection as an adult. This continued through her life while moving to the other end of the country and resettling, becoming a parent, dealing with the pain of multiple miscarriages and receiving an ADHD diagnosis in her 40's in part due to the kid that saved her...
2025-04-211h 18Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 26 - Close Encounters and Sliding DoorsChris and I have known one another since we were 10 years old and were close friends in our teenage years but life took us down different paths that we discover were eerily similar now that we catch up properly after 30+ years.Chris talks about his battles with depression and massive social anxiety, moving to France and various cities around England, marriage and subsequent separation, co-parenting and relating more to our parents.Chris's story is uniquely his but there are many relatable moments in regard to both struggles and triumphs...
2025-04-141h 10Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 25 - More Than WordsJoined again by Jules, where we follow on from our previous episode where we talked about being single in your 40's. Jules talks openly about her current relationship and how things have progressed in their six months together, namely all the good things, challenges in communication, navigating boundaries and compromise, along with things that she has learnt about herself.
2025-04-071h 06Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 24 - The Cracks are how the Light Gets InAlison talks with me about her realisation from an early age that not everyone has "audible thoughts", battling irrational beliefs alone, her breakdown and subsequent rebuild, getting the diagnosis right, how the 'magic pill' is just a dream and the personal growth achieved from her condition.Alison talks openly and candidly about a topic that is often misunderstood and can sound quite frightening from the outside, let alone the impacts on those living with a schizoaffective disorder.Alison's book is available via Amazon on the link below:...
2025-03-311h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 23: Self-Enquiry and Relating as OneMany opinions swirl around relating to spirituality, awareness and consciousness but what does it mean to the individual and how can a greater knowledge of such concepts provide support in a busy and stressful world?Today Vikas and I talk about our own paths to mindfulness, the benefits we've found and how despite all our perceived differences, we are all connected in various ways.
2025-03-241h 13Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 22 - Half A World Away...Victoria and I reconnect after more years than we care to count, where we catch up over the lessons we've learnt after living and travelling in different countries, the benefits of having a supportive partner, love at first sight and making the move from a small town - both mentally and physically.
2025-03-171h 19Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 21 - Stoicism for the Win?Neil returns to join me for a discussion around emotional regulation, Stoicism, at what point does keeping it in become harmful and some deep topics in amongst a few epiphanies.
2025-03-101h 20Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 20 - A Life Less OrdinaryFollowing on from the previous discussion with Dave around the impacts of kitchen culture, I speak with Andre - the manager (and friend) who we credited with creating an incredible team in a highly demanding environment. Andre and I discuss the highs and lows of life in the industry, how it can cause issues with 'outsiders', the impacts of loss, putting a positive spin on things and appreciating the good around us.
2025-03-031h 06Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 19 - Boiling PointDave and I discuss our kitchen roots, the culture within that brought our demons to the surface, past trauma and how that presented itself before hitting rock bottom and finding a way back to happiness.
2025-02-241h 12Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 18 - Finding the Perfect BlendToday Ben and I talk openly about our experiences of blended families, moving on from past relationships while working on repairing old wounds, conflicting schedules and the immense gains on both a personal and wider level.
2025-02-171h 01Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 17 - What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Sabrina and I discuss the impact of grief and trauma upon the body based on her heart attack following the death of her best friend - but also how she showed up in the world. This prompted a shift in outlook, both in her appreciation of being alive but more importantly taking care of herself and those dear to her.
2025-02-101h 04Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 16 - A Sobering Thought...Today I talk with Ryan about his problematic relationship with alcohol, the trouble it caused and the realisation that sobriety means more than just not drinking. I found this to be quite a powerful conversation with lots of relatable points across different areas of life.
2025-02-031h 07Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 15 - A Job Well DoneIt seems to be incredibly common to quickly move on from our achievements and either dismiss them or fail to acknowledge what we've done well. In this episode, Simon and I look at why this seems to be the norm, discuss our own personal highlights and work-on's as well as reflecting on how we're trying to reverse-engineer the situation.
2025-01-271h 16Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 14 - Feeling the Fear
Fear can be a powerful motivator but it can also be debilitating and harmful on a number of levels. Today Ruth comes back to talk with me about anxieties, fear in different forms and experiences of turning old patterns around in order to learn important lessons.
2025-01-201h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 13 - Rising From the Ashes of BurnoutIn a society that places emphasis on going the extra mile and giving it your all, at what point does the body (and the mind) decide that enough is enough? Today Lauren and I talk about her experiences from burnout, the positive and negative lessons that she learnt and how it feels looking back over how she navigated her way through the difficult times to come back stronger.Mentioned within:🔗 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/545326/former-nurse-peter-ogden-who-had-sexual-relationship-with-patient-sentenced-to-home-detention
2025-01-131h 00Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 12 - When it All Falls ApartAs a child, when we look to what the future holds it can be expected that things will work out and life will follow a positive trajectory - but what happens when that isn't the case and either circumstance or choice cause things to take a turn south? Today Simon (no, another one...) talk about when the bottom falls out of your world, how do you climb back up and what can be learned in the face of adversity.
2025-01-061h 07Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 11 - The Messy Middle and Other M's...Over the course of our lives we all have a number of changes that we need to navigate, whether these be physical, situational or otherwise - but how do we adapt to a rapidly changing world and what does that look like? Today I talk with Lisa Tregenza who is a movement and mindset coach, trauma coach and qualified yogi about the impacts of trauma, changes in and around menopause and the benefits of spirituality among other things.
Further information regarding Lisa and her work can be found at: www.lisatregenza.com
2024-12-301h 11Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 10 - Checking In...Humans are wired for connection, both socially and transactionally but why do so many people end up feeling lonely when there are so many modes of connection around us? Today I talk with Jonny about how connection impacts wellbeing, how do we connect with others - including those who insist that they're "all good" - and the formula for creating solid connections.
As discussed in the episode, below is a link for the AMI promo that Jonny filmed:
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2024-12-231h 13Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 9 - Doing It AllNowadays - particularly with comparison culture - the onus is on us to do a number of things in order to be seen as having a good life, but what does this mean? Today Simon and I talk about our own time spent being a single parent while trying to fit in a 'good life' at the same time.
2024-12-161h 12Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 8 - A Design for LifeNeil and I discuss our own outlook on self-improvement and the forms this takes, changing things up career-wise and a lot of the things that have helped shape how we show up in the world today, in addition to how society impacts on our ability to have a 'good life'.
2024-12-091h 15Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 7 - Back from the brinkWe all have bad days but how does that progress to the point where ending your life seems like the next step? Ruth talks with me about her own journey into the depths of depression, to how she came out the other side and what life looks like for her now.
2024-12-021h 06Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 6 - Grass is Greener?When emigrating - as in many things - people only see the end result or the parts that they want to see, rather than the grind behind the scenes. Francesca and I look at the hard times, the positives and share a few insights for those making the move and those looking to make the most of life once they have.
For more information on Francesca's mentoring services, look her up on: https://www.francescayoungmigrationmentor.com/
2024-11-251h 00Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 5 - The Black DogDepression and mental health in general seem to be often talked about but what does it look like for you? Stu and I talk about his diagnosis of depression and what it looks like for him and those around him.
2024-11-181h 05Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 4 - Loneliness and the Importance of FriendsSimon and I wax lyrical about something that has been quite relatable to both of us, as well as many others that we've spoken to in the course of our lives. How does one make friends as an adult? What are the impacts of cutting back on social contact and does one even need to be around others?
2024-11-111h 01Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 3 - What is modern masculinity?There's a lot of talk around at the moment relating to a crisis of masculinity - what is expected of the modern man in today's society? Today Jordan and I give our individual takes and discuss our own experiences...
2024-11-041h 29Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 1 - Starting OverWhen young we can assume that when you're in your 40's that life is on a steady track - but what happens when things change? How do you rebuild a fulfilling life? Simon and I give our take, sharing our own experiences...
2024-10-291h 26Social Harmony - Time to TalkEpisode 2 - Dating when you're north of 40...
The sweaty palms, approach anxiety, raised heartbeat - the dating game is hard enough when you're young but as you get older what's changed? Jules and I talk about our own experiences both good and bad, I hope you enjoy...
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